Annual event recognizes district's 51 years of support

Dr. Wan Hee Yoon recently discovered his fifth rare neurological disease

Dr. Paul Kincade studied implications of immune system development issues

Dr. Amanda Sharpe brings expertise in brain inflammation

New center will focus on disorders including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

Lab dedicated Wednesday in donors' honor

Application deadline is March 1

In computer models, brain protein fragments stabilized memory connections

Technology will be made available free to scientists worldwide

Pilot study involves 10 people, 12-week exercise regimen

Debilitating infection occurs after up to 2% of all joint replacements

Study will focus on DNA errors that disrupt a routine cleanup process in kidney cells

Set realistic goals and give yourself grace, scientist says

Annual "Pink Out Week" has raised nearly $145,000 since 2011

Hormones, brain chemicals may play a role in generosity

OMRF has ranked in top 10 each year since 2013

Donations made by year-end also eligible for Oklahoma tax credit

Research will focus on "rogue" immune cell

Patients identify fatigue as main culprit

Study will expand existing knowledge on link between diet and arthritis

Modern holiday dinner barely resembles the first Thanksgiving meal

Funding will help create the TSET Institute for a Healthier Oklahoma at OMRF

Longtime Board member Sharon J. Bell of Tulsa named a Life Director

Discovery has potential to revolutionize lupus treatment

Research will focus on stopping protein hyperactivity that precedes dementia

Glucose levels reduced to normal range in people deemed prediabetic

Study will focus on immune system changes during osteoarthritis

Breakthrough could open new treatment avenues for pluripotent stem cells

Foundation recognized for magazine, graphics, annual report, internal newsletter

Both programs offer eight-week, paid lab internships

Events featured golf tournament, private concert by Three Dog Night

Course offers continuing education credits for attorneys, financial planners

Study examined cause of diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity

The gift aims to transform neurodegenerative disease research in Oklahoma.

Increased cancer risk reflected in molecular changes, study shows

Study also seeks to understand genetic drivers of sarcoidosis

Study could lead to new treatment for lymphedema

Congresswoman Stephanie Bice's request led to director's tour

Research ultimately could lead to better cancer treatments

Nearly 50 students have interned through program since 2009

Office advances OMRF discoveries into real-world therapeutics

Students represent three OMRF internship programs

Research will involve 80 current OMRF clinic patients

Unique estate gift has provided royalties for half a century

His lab will study molecular causes of muscle loss

Funding will create the Center for Genomic Regulation at OMRF

In mice, issues can even begin in the womb

Discovery ultimately could lead to new treatment

Lupus among main causes of early military discharges

Thirteenth class includes 58 students

Scientists represent two of three Oklahoma rheumatologists named to list

Twenty students will conduct research in labs

Common MS treatment seems to mitigate smoking effects

PHF has awarded $16 million in grants to OMRF over past decade

Benjamin Miller, Ph.D., inducted into the Academy for Health and Lifespan Research

Scientist is only one in Oklahoma awarded the AHA Career Development Award

Dr. Bruce Beutler is among world's top immunologists and geneticists

Four-year study resulted from Covid-19 pandemic

Event posthumously honored former OMRF employee and board member Frank Merrick

Study aims to understand role of immune cells in Alzheimer's

Plaque names two dozen graduates who interned at OMRF

Center provides cutting-edge data interpretation for researchers statewide

Event honors those who've donated five straight years or longer

Goal is to understand differing responses to exercise at a molecular level

Foundation has made national list five straight years

OMRF researchers have some tips about which traditional St. Patty’s Day foods and drinks merit seconds – and which might better be avoided

Current lupus studies aimed at disease origin, progression and prevention

Grants will fund equipment, medical research projects

Discovery changes physician's advice to patients

The brain, not the heart, may better symbolize Valentine's Day

Project could erase major research shortcoming

Annual event pays homage to district's fundraising efforts

Program provides leadership skills, lab experience

AHA fellowships advance studies and careers

Research examines how genetic variants contribute to lupus

Programs have February application deadlines

Young researcher receives NIH Pathway to Independence Award

Saliva test could lead to earlier, more accurate diagnosis

Variant appears to predispose Asian people to the disease

Overindulgence can lead to Holiday Heart Syndrome

Anonymous employee survey determines annual rankings

Initial flu surge has begun locally and nationally

Exercise can burn off that Thanksgiving feast, OMRF expert says

New directors are Sherri Lance, Gail Muncrief

Predictive model may shine light on who develops OA

Session offers continuing education credit

Findings may explain mood changes that precede disease

Paid internships offer meaningful lab work

Annual event benefits cancer research at OMRF

Study will examine how those over 60 respond to exercise

Study could lead to earlier treatment option

Pair chosen from 250 applicants

Study will explore interplay between proteins in the brain

OMRF has been event's beneficiary since 2011

Focus is disease named after OMRF scientist

Annual 241 event has raised $7.5 million since 2012

Research looks at how DNA packaging changes early in life

Five-year study will focus on brain's immune response

Current Oklahoma History Center exhibit highlights OMRF

Researcher focuses on muscle function during aging

Four postdoctoral researchers receive first grants

Entity has provided $37 million in grants since 2010

Yearlong tour familiarized thousands more with OMRF

Discovery links female obesity to disease predisposition

Program seeks to diversify biomedical science

OMRF's research center is among just seven nationally

Three separate programs involved 29 interns

Lu seeks to improve diagnosis and treatment options

NIH grant allows for quicker identification of mutations

Both cadets hope to become career military doctors

Experiments will focus on gene transcription

Benjamin Miller is second OMRF scientist in three years to lead group

Experiments seek to better understand NAD+

District has held fundraisers for OMRF since 1975

Scientist will focus on metabolic changes in the eyes, brain

Findings could yield treatments for rare neurological disorders

Discovery shows importance of age-matched research models

Metal artwork honors career of physician-scientist Rod McEver, M.D.

Tiny bacteria may be key to maintaining strong joints

Funding follows revolutionary discovery

Dr. Yang Mao-Draayer will lead clinical and experimental therapeutics

Dr. Martin Bautista of Guymon, Karin Holsted of Edmond join Board

Nearly 1,000 donors have given for at least five straight years

Largest intern class in OMRF history

Research seeks to relieve macular degeneration

Donations will fund MS research, patient care

While roles differ, OMRF's nurses all make a difference

Study aims to pinpoint molecular changes from endurance training

OA is the most common cause of disability in the U.S.

Biorepository keeps samples used in clinical trials nationwide

Dr. Judith James receives top scientific award

Internationally renowned rheumatologist honored for autoimmunity research

Fifteenth annual run raises funds for cancer research

Foundation earns top-10 ranking

Pond Creek-Hunter High School classroom dedicated to Dr. Judith James

Project seeks single-dose injection to stop OA progression

Annual event dates to 1979

Dawson will investigate how mistakes are made when cells divide and function

Awards presented to several junior researchers

Discovery could someday reduce pain crises

Discovery provides possible treatment pathway

Study will build upon existing data and samples

Cumulative grants awarded by PHF in Oklahoma exceed $215 million since 1985

Applications due March 15

“Pink Out Week” has generated $128,000 in donations to OMRF since 2011

Research aims to uncover why ovaries age quickly

Breakthrough could benefit people who take mycophenolate mofetil

Applications due Feb. 1

Research will focus on Sjögren's disease

About 1.5 million Americans – primarily women – have the autoimmune disease

This year's vaccine considered quite effective

Dr. McEver's work at OMRF gave birth to the first FDA-approved treatment for the pain crises associated with sickle cell disease.

Scientists Jaya Krishnan, Ph.D., and Heather Rice, Ph.D., join foundation

OMRF took the blue ribbon for the fourth time in competition's 11-year history

Study of innate lymphoid cells remains in early stage

Scientist seeks more inclusive sarcoidosis research

She's the third OMRF scientist to join prestigious hall

Discovery could provide greater understanding of Parkinson's

Earn continuing education credit at 19th annual event

Deadline for summer internship program is Feb. 1

Research will focus on gastrointestinal proteins

Vaccines now available for older adults and young children

Discovery could lead to a new treatment for certain people with heart disease

10 fundraiser events have generated nearly $6.7 million combined

Five-year grant will enhance sustainability of core centers created previously

Research will explore a possible connection between menopause and Alzheimer's

James was formally inducted into the National Academy of Medicine on Oct. 7, 2023, during a ceremony held at the academy's annual meeting in Washington, D.C.

Both seek goal of delaying menopause

Mitral valve prolapse impacts more than 6 million Americans

Saxon Program offers hands-on experience to service academy students

Grant will expand genetics research related to the autoimmune disease

The work could lead to a medication that prevents or treats ARDS before a patient requires a ventilator.

OMRF celebrated its 77th anniversary on Monday by kicking off 77 for 77, a statewide campaign that harkens back to the foundation’s roots.

Samuel Jun was 'blown away' by his OMRF experience

Research aimed at better understanding interaction between three molecules that regulate normal clotting

Summer lab program open to service academy students

Researchers seek participants who are at high risk of developing lupus

Endowment helps recruit and retain scientists

More than two dozen students receive hands-on lab experience

Work could lead to new treatments for heart disease

Study has implications from cancer to birth defects

Brian Coon, Ph.D., works to understand how blood vessels react and adapt.

OMRF's ranking was based on the analysis of over 7 million data points with over 11,000 companies with more than 200 employees, but fewer than 1,000. OMRF ranked No. 56 overall.

More than 50 grants will fund equipment, early-stage science

The recognition is awarded based on stability, efficacy and sustainability.

The technology paves the way for greater insights into everything from Alzheimer’s and cancer to cardiovascular disease.

Recently retired physician-scientist recognized for pivotal discoveries

Finding could end lip biopsies for some Sjögren's cases

OMRF scientists recommend testing, lifestyle changes

About 400 scientists & physicians converged downtown

With lesson plans complete and classrooms closed for the summer, nearly 35 Oklahoma middle school science teachers from around the state took a field trip to OMRF this week.

The annual gathering of OMRF’s Loyal Donors Society engaged in the scientific equivalent of speed dating.

Study seeks remedy for heart scar tissue

Longtime board member William Hawley, M.D., receives Distinguished Service Award

Pond Creek native is third scientist inducted in OMRF history

Intern group is largest in OMRF's 76-year history

First of several vaccines clears final FDA hurdle

Imaging technology is key to understanding chromosomal errors

Overactive gene appears to play a role

Each of the millions of data points gathered by scientists at OMRF annually is more meaningful to discoveries than ever before, thanks in part to the pioneering work of one mother nearly 60 years ago.

New technology allows for better understanding of protein turnover

Deadline is May 15 for high school students

The Oklahoma Association of Mothers’ Clubs is OMRF’s longest-continuous benefactor.

Keto diet found to reduce and prevent symptoms

Scientist will explore connection between aging and Sjögren’s

Leader has experience applying bioinformatics to research

Sen. Mullin met with OMRF President Andrew Weyrich, Ph.D., and scientists from two of the foundation’s research programs.

Single mutation causes contrasting disease symptoms

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart valve disease affects about 2.5% of the U.S. population and close to 13% of people aged 80 and older.

Event proceeds benefit cancer research at OMRF

Dr. Judith James receives Dean’s Award for Distinguished Medical Service

Students, staff and families have raised nearly $4 million for cancer research at OMRF since 1975

Finding counters half-century of scientific dogma

Entity provides research grants from TSET funds

The study will test whether a widely used diabetes drug can slow the aging process.

Genetic mutation pinpointed in severe neurological disorder

Awards presented to several junior researchers

OMRF's communications team received three Gold ADDY Awards and two special judges awards from the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Advertising Federation.

Dr. Rod McEver, a graduate of Oklahoma City’s John Marshall High School, first came to OMRF as a Sir Alexander Fleming Scholar at age 17.

Grant requires OMRF to raise an additional $1.5 million

Study reveals benefits of compound sulforaphane for macular degeneration

Married scientists will spend Valentine's Day conducting research together

OMRF is one of just 12 Oklahoma employers named to Top Workplaces USA list

Studies could lead to new OA treatment strategy

Researchers seek clues to condition called sarcopenia

Scientist hopes to better understand T cells

Fifteen grants will fund wide range of studies

The finding could lead to a treatment breakthrough for primary-progressive MS

Applications are due Feb. 1 for the summer program

Sue Bodine, Ph.D., looks for methods to slow muscle loss.

Scientist Gaurav Varshney, Ph.D., hopes to pinpoint the responsible genetic variants.

Scientists see no conflict between their faith and their occupational passion

The donation honors a teacher-coach who died of breast cancer in 2022.

Victor Ansere is the first Oklahoma scientist to receive the NIH Pathway to Independence Award.

OMRF welcomed members of The Oklahoma Nonagenarian Society this month for a talk and tour of the Oklahoma City nonprofit biomedical research institute.

For the 10th straight year, OMRF has been named one of Oklahoma’s top workplaces.

Gift will benefit Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research Program

Surge in seasonal virus has strained hospitals

Separate studies aimed at reversing two key aspects of aging

Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., receives American College of Rheumatology award

Dr. Judith James, Dr. Courtney Griffin and Dr. Benjamin Miller will be promoted to new roles

Disease results from overproduction of blood clots

Scientist becomes Oklahoma’s first recipient of prestigious grant

Second time as AGE president for Holly Van Remmen, Ph.D.

Since 2012, the 241 benefits have raised over $5.9 million for medical research at OMRF.

James is the first woman from an Oklahoma institution – and fifth overall Oklahoma-based scientist – elected to the 52-year-old academy.

The Fred Jones Family Foundation has announced OMRF as the 2022 Mary Eddy Jones Signature Gift recipient.

Improving diagnosis of sarcoidosis is a top goal

Students, teachers and staff have raised more than $3.8 million for OMRF since 1975

Dr. Elizabeth Finn is joining OMRF from the National Cancer Institute

Research could have implications for cancer recovery

10th class includes 50 students

Two NIH grants will fund research into metabolic flexibility

Event geared toward attorneys, CPAs, certified financial planners, trust officers

Research with zebrafish models called "true excellence"

Experimental drug may reduce length, severity of attacks

Optimal healing requires a delicate balance in cell transition

Chemistry majors learn research skills during internship

Make this school year safe, healthy and happy.

Internships featured hands-on experiments alongside top biomedical scientists.

Additional research could yield human implications.

Rafal Donczew, Ph.D., will study proteins that regulate process of "reading" DNA

Researchers doubled known genetic risk regions for the condition

Summer internship program offers intensive research to service academy students.

New addition to handle material transfer agreements

The study is now focused on participants aged 40-75 who have higher-than-normal blood sugar, a body mass index above 30, or are not physically active. Participants must also not be taking glucose-lowering agents.

PHF grants will support more than a dozen studies at OMRF in areas including cancer, heart disease, lupus and genetic mutations associated with conditions ranging from hearing loss to autism.

OMRF experts share tips to stay safe in the peak of Oklahoma's summer.

An independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute, OMRF focuses its research on such critical disease areas as cancer, lupus, Alzheimer’s, heart disease and Covid-19.

Research will target specific regions of DNA strands to understand role of genetic variants

Discovery could lead to earlier, more accurate diagnoses

Math teachers see lab demonstrations relevant to knowledge they impart on students

For more than 40 years, OMRF has received a cut from each ticket sold.

Seven students will participate in eight-week paid internship.

Nonprofit foundation lauded for economic impact in Oklahoma

Could a keto diet replace medication for optic neuritis symptoms?

Annual event provides glimpse behind the scientific curtain

Researchers discover how to isolate the brain's primary immune cells.

OMRF scientists celebrate a particular gift from mom this Mother's Day.

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has chosen 12 Oklahoma students as its Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars for 2022.

Former equipment required 38 repairs in one year.

Findings from OMRF could clarify a lingering mystery about chemical changes in the brain that occur during stress-induced drug abuse relapse of methamphetamine and cocaine.

A novel regimen seems to enhance mobility without causing fatigue.

Foundation presents four scientific awards, one endowed chair

The 13th annual event benefits cancer research at OMRF.

The NIH has selected OMRF to lead a $58.5 million public-private partnership aimed at developing more effective treatments for autoimmune diseases.

The average age of OMRF scientists dropped by a few decades this week.

Clinical trial results illustrate incremental advances in lupus research.

The traits controlled by one genetic variant go well beyond hair color.

Charity Navigator says the results indicate OMRF outperforms most other charities in the U.S.

Worldwide, 300 million people live with a rare condition.

Research ultimately could help combat a leading cause of death globally.

Lab findings could lead to treatment changes for certain medical conditions.

Applications from high school students are due March 15.

First there was Bennifer. Then Brangelina. The latest high-profile couple? “Flurona.”

Foundation is one of seven Oklahoma employers named, and the only one related to health care.

Reps. Bice and Lucas met with OMRF President Andrew Weyrich, Ph.D., and scientists from three of the foundation’s research programs.

Longevity Impetus Grants has awarded nearly $600,000 to two OMRF scientists pursuing bold ideas in the biology of aging.

When the curtain rises at Oklahoma City’s Civic Center Jan. 25-30 for “Oklahoma!,” audience members from around the state will sing along to the toe-tapping tunes with pride.

Resolve to make your health a commitment in 2022.

Scientist's ultimate goal is stopping damage caused by lymphedema.

Research will focus on the brain's reward pathways that respond to opioids.

New president is an internationally known leader in blood-clotting research.

When the day's research ends, the jamming begins.

Tens of thousands of patient samples have contributed to worldwide research.

At OMRF, many experience the holidays thousands of miles from home.

Dr. Wan Hee Yoon's discovery links nine children who displayed an array of symptoms.

This is the third time in five years OMRF has received this distinction.

The discovery by scientist Jasim Ahamed, Ph.D., now awaits a clinical trial.

Want to see your physical health improve? Being thankful is a start.

Precautions can help you avoid getting Covid-19 during your Thanksgiving celebration.

Application deadline is Feb. 1 for eight-week summer program.

Exercise can benefit osteoarthritis sufferers even in the absence of weight loss, research finds.

NIH grant will fund research into impact of sex hormones and their receptors on chronic diseases.

Supply chain issues are forcing scientists at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation to become resourceful and patient.

What causes the physiological reaction of panic when we know intellectually that we will escape the haunted house unscathed?

Dr. Weyrich comes to OMRF from the University of Utah, where he is vice president for research.

The Oklahoma Order of the Eastern Star has contributed each of the past 20 years.

In this year of Covid-19 vaccines, don't forget about your annual flu shot.

OMRF was chosen because it is one of just 10 designated Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence in the U.S.

The award total includes $7.7 million in grant dollars for more than 80 projects at OMRF and OUHSC.

Who should receive a Covid-19 booster shot?

Audrey Cleuren, Ph.D., is now an assistant member of the OMRF's Cardiovascular Biology Research Program.

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and Oklahoma Sports Science & Orthopedics, is recruiting volunteers with osteoarthritis of the knee to study the progression of the disease.

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has selected 53 students from across the state for its ninth class of Teen Leaders.

When a study participant donates a sample to OMRF scientist Dr. Courtney Montgomery's Sarcoidosis Research Unit, they have the option of sharing their information with a database accessible to researchers nationwide.

The 17th annual seminar will cover strategies to manage anticipated changes to the tax planning landscape.

Research in Stout’s lab will focus on the role of sex hormones and their receptors in the development and progression of age-related chronic diseases that occur in a sex-specific manner in older adults.

The grant will fund a study of new drug combinations for effectiveness against treatment-resistant ovarian cancer.

OMRF is marking its 75th anniversary in 2021.

The center will bring cutting-edge analytic knowledge and support to hundreds of scientists at OMRF and across Oklahoma.

OMRF scientist Courtney Griffin, Ph.D., will head the premier research organization in her field.

The most recent class of Fleming Scholars might have been delayed by Covid-19, but once they entered the lab in 2021 they didn't miss a beat.

Relief for osteoarthritis may be in the gut microbiome.

The NIH has awarded OMRF $480,000 to investigate the long-term effects of viral infections on autoimmunity.

Brown will lead the foundation’s work in environmental health, safety and compliance.

The National Institutes of Health has awarded the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation $480,000 for research on dopamine's role in Alzheimer’s disease.

Donation from the Parrish estate will fund Alzheimer's disease, cancer research at OMRF.

OMRF scientist Gaurav Varshney, Ph.D., received a one-year grant to study 21 genes implicated in conditions such as hearing loss, autism and schizophrenia.

Three students from United States service academies have completed biomedical research summer internships at OMRF.

The National Institutes of Health has awarded OMRF $2.19 million to continue research on a rare neurological disease.

A Covid-19 variant that appears more contagious than the earliest strain of the virus is increasingly circulating in the U.S. But is the mutation something to fear?

“This has the potential to revolutionize how we do science at OMRF," said OMRF scientist Tim Griffin.

For years, the terms “Alzheimer’s” and “dementia” have been used interchangeably. But the difference between them is important.

As little as 130 calories per day could make a significant impact on your cardiovascular health.

“My responsibility as a father is to protect my family, and that’s what I’ve done. It was an easy decision.”

After more than a year of masks, physical distancing and staying home, more than half of U.S. adults have experienced anxiety about returning to in-person interactions.

The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation has named Adam Cohen as interim president.

This month, OMRF will welcome its inaugural class of Langston Biomedical Research Scholars.

The NIH has awarded OMRF and Harvard $4.1 million to investigate the role of genetics in the development of lupus.

The coronavirus has never been a problem limited to people.

Guthridge was recognized as a “Covid Champion” for his front-line work on Covid-19 testing.

As part of National Women's Health Week, experts at OMRF are getting to the heart of the matter: cardiovascular disease.  

Since designating OMRF as its charitable beneficiary in 2011, the high school’s annual “Pink Out” activities have raised $89,334 to support cancer research.

Unless close to 100% of the population gets vaccinated, reaching 'Covid Zero' is unlikely.

OMRF awarded scientific prizes to four scientists and honored a board member on Tuesday at its spring board meeting.

Prescott was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and said he was stepping down for health reasons.

Those chosen for OMRF’s 65th Fleming class will work alongside OMRF scientists on research projects covering subjects including autoimmune diseases, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

The honor recognizes Dr. James for her excellence in the pursuit of medical knowledge and the advancement of clinical science in her 27 years as a physician-scientist.

OMRF scientist Roberto Pezza, Ph.D., received a two-year grant to study the development of chromosomes.

When Len Cason received a call in 1988 inviting him to join OMRF’s associate board of directors, the Oklahoma City attorney had one question. “I asked, ‘What does OMRF stand for?’” recalled Cason, laughing.

Experts at OMRF offer answers to five questions on the second shot to the arm.

OMRF has named Jacob Kirkland, Ph.D., as an assistant member in the foundation’s Cell Cycle and Cancer Biology Research Program.

This is the 19th time OMRF has earned Charity Navigator’s top rating.

A discovery by a scientist studying brain cancer at OMRF could be key to improving MS treatment.

OMRF experts clear up some medical myths on April Fools' Day.

OMRF scientist Dean Dawson received a four-year grant to study chromosomes and the cellular processes that organize them during cell division.

OMRF has discovered a targeted therapy that could improve treatment and long-term outcomes for ovarian cancer.

Elements of a traditional shamrock-centric meal have surprising nutritional advantages.

Applications are due April 1.

With new guidance from the CDC, experts at OMRF answer questions about post-vaccination life.

At OMRF, OSSM senior Kevin Nguyen is studying MPS1, a gene discovered to be a “master regulator” of cell division.

Oklahoma City-County Health Department will use wastewater data in response planning.

The gift will fund research at OMRF where it is needed most.

The frigid temperatures and historic snowfall might have a silver lining when it comes to the pandemic.

With vaccinations up and case numbers down nationwide, will the mutations undo recent progress?

The award recognizes Merrill’s exceptional contributions to the field in her nearly 30 years as a lupus physician and researcher.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and experts warn that Covid-19’s effects on the heart may cement that ranking for years to come.

The funding will establish the Center for Cellular Metabolism Research in Oklahoma and supports five junior researchers.

OMRF is one of just seven Oklahoma-based employers to make the national list.

OMRF is seeking healthy volunteers to study whether a diabetes drug can slow aging.

The grant will support the Aging and Metabolism Research Program and completes a $5.2 million expansion campaign.

Got your shots? Excellent. But don't put your mask down just yet.

OMRF and Stanford have received a four-year grant to use zebrafish to study how small genetic variations can lead to several human diseases.

Each week, 300-plus OMRF employees are tested for Covid-19 using a process developed by foundation scientists.

Adakveo, a drug based on the discoveries of OMRF VP of Research Rodger McEver, is relieving pain for Danielle Jamison and others with sickle cell around the world.

While many will contemplate returning to exercise routines in the new year, experts agree: Don’t rush it.

OU Health has been awarded a $5.3 million federal grant to continue a partnership with OMRF and the VA on research into the biology of aging and the role it plays in the onset of diseases like cancer and diabetes.

At OMRF, Shah will serve as a technology development specialist.

When Covid-19 hit James Richardson, it hit him hard. Now, he is using his experience to help others.

For Broken Arrow’s Madison Cain, Santa only needs to leave one thing under the tree in 2020: A new Bitty Baby.

Dr. Rod McEver was elected as an AAAS Fellow for his research in cardiovascular biology and hematology.

For the holidays during a pandemic, you can't beat home, sweet home.

The Oklahoman has again recognized the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation as one of the best places to work in the state.

Three OMRF scientists were recognized for excellence at this year's American College of Rheumatology meeting.

The day before Thanksgiving in 2015, Mike Schuster’s life changed in an instant.

This silver lining will take time. Like science, woodworking has its roots in patience.

For those who plan to gather for Thanksgiving, experts at OMRF offer advice to minimize the risk of spreading Covid-19.

There are no approved treatments for osteoarthritis, which affects an estimated 50 million Americans.

It marked the 45th consecutive year Putnam City Schools have supported cancer research at OMRF.

For those voting in person on Tuesday, OMRF experts have tips for staying safe while doing your civic duty.  

OMRF scientists have redefined how the gut microbiome operates and how our bodies coexist with some of the 100 trillion bacteria that make it up.

OMRF scientist Benjamin Miller received the pair of grants to study how to prevent muscle loss in older adults and other diseases of aging.

Halloween 2020 offers a familiar fright: the risk of spreading the coronavirus.  

OMRF scientist Christopher Lessard received a five-year grant to identify genes associated with Sjögren’s syndrome.

OMRF scientists have identified a compound that could give birth to therapies for a host of eye diseases.

OMRF researcher Jian Li received a new grant to investigate the role that a cellular protein called HSF1 plays in cell division and growth.

While the coronavirus has cleared Brad Benefield’s body, its fingerprints remain.

The NIH has awarded OMRF scientist Matlock Jeffries $874,000 to launch an innovative study of the origin and progression of OA.

To participate or for more information, please contact OMRF’s Sarcoidosis Research Unit at 405-271-2504, 800-605-7447 or sru@omrf.org.

The 16th annual seminar will cover strategies to manage anticipated changes to the tax planning landscape.

The pair of four-year, $1.75 million NIH Research Project Grants, or R01s, will support separate projects.

Sept. 13 is World Sepsis Day, established to raise awareness of the deadly condition.

When Covid-19 hit Oklahoma, the state had only minimal testing options available. OMRF and OU joined forces to change that.

The drug treats fast-growing, deadly brain cancers with no effective treatment.

The National Institutes of Health has awarded OMRF scientist Tommy Lewis $2.2 million to study the inner workings of brain cells.

The risk of heart failure increases as we age. OMRF is investigating why — and whether it can be stopped.

A recent discovery by scientists at OMRF could aid in the development of potential therapies for lymphedema.

A new $1 million grant from the Hardesty Family Foundation will fund the expansion of OMRF’s Aging and Metabolism Research Program.

Can we get coronavirus twice? Unlikely, at least in the short term.

As a physician-scientist, Matlock Jeffries will maintain a lab focused on osteoarthritis and will see patients in the foundation’s Rheumatology Center of Excellence.

OMRF is recruiting those who have or who think they may have Sjögren’s syndrome to participate in new research studies and a clinical trial.

The Presbyterian Health Foundation has awarded nearly $4.6 million in biomedical research grants to OMRF and OUHSC.

OMRF has received a pair of grants totaling almost $600,000 from the Lupus Research Alliance.

Mask-wearing has become a hot-button issue for some. But experts stress that masks simply serve as a way we can protect fellow Oklahomans from a potentially deadly virus.

Thomas comes to OMRF from Science Museum Oklahoma, where she served as communications director.

A backyard barbecue offers a chance to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday while keeping viral risk to a minimum.

Getting the annual flu shot is always important. But this year, it might be essential.

The researchers will analyze blood donated by volunteers to understand individuals’ differing immune responses to the virus.

According to the Lupus Foundation of America, more than 1.5 million Americans suffer from the disease.

Even after the pandemic subsides, the coronavirus is likely to join the list of contagious diseases that remain in circulation for decades to come.

The illness affects about 4,000 Americans, 80 percent of whom are women.

A recent OMRF study is potentially paving the way for better preventive treatment options for African American patients.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 8 out of every 10 Covid-19 deaths in the U.S. have occurred in adults age 65 and older. Why?

Aortic valve stenosis is one of the most common heart conditions in the elderly, and no treatment for it currently exists. 

Gerald Jaquith lived a frugal life, and OMRF officials were stunned to learn he'd left more than $2 million in assets to the nonprofit research foundation.

Considered among the highest honors in the state, Prescott is the first of OMRF’s nine full-time presidents to receive this honor.

Since the pandemic closed Ben Miller's lab at OMRF in mid-March, he now has very different coworkers.

Oklahoma City will be site of the nonprofit alliance’s first major program roll out.

Covid-19 and other coronaviruses like SARS and MERS are spread from person to person through tiny viral droplets, not through blood.

OMRF researchers believe tiny worms may hold keys to reversing serious digestive ailments.

When OMRF issued a work-from-home order on March 13 to all but essential onsite personnel, one question echoed: How can we make this work?

The test is intended for large-scale testing of patients, with the capacity to test 180,000 samples over the next 90 days.

OMRF doled out awards at its annual spring board meeting on Tuesday.

Isolation has become the new normal. But while we’re separated, there are important steps we can all take to maintain our psychological and physical health.

If we can transmit the virus to tigers, do we also pose a risk to our pets?

James received the award for her contributions to understanding systemic autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

This guidance on wearing masks may change because of a pandemic in which large numbers of seemingly healthy people are unknowingly ill.

Are people who recover from Covid-19 now immune to future infection?

OMRF has answered the call for personal protective equipment donations and is joining the Covid-19 testing efforts.

The prospect that hydroxychloroquine might be effective for treating the coronavirus has raised hopes, but it's also created a potential crisis.

Experts say we need to presume that anyone could have the virus – and behave accordingly.

The drug, chloroquine phosphate, was originally developed to fight malaria.

The funds are designated for research in OMRF’s Aging and Metabolism Research Program.

With Oklahoma reporting its first coronavirus case on Friday, state health experts are preparing for more infections.

The coronavirus may be new, but the most effective means of prevention are not.

OMRF researchers have identified the exact origin point of movement within chromosomes for the first time.

Mustang woman lives with rare autoimmune disease

OMRF presents Congressman Tom Cole the first MS Advocacy Award

OMRF couple balances a life shared in the lab and home.

A big key to solving cold cases, is, fittingly, cold storage.

You don’t have to be a scientist to get a leg up on the aging process.

Women representing a variety of science, technology, engineering and math fields met face-to-face with the girls in small groups.

Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in diabetic patients.

This year’s flu season is still ramping up, but it’s shaping up to be one of the worst in recent memory.

The findings will allow for more targeted treatment approaches.

Zhao's research looks at the underlying causes of rheumatoid arthritis.

Students selected will develop hands-on leadership skills

Can an FDA-approved drug help halt vision loss in MS?

Final date to apply is Feb. 1

"OMRF has saved my life," says MS patient Tonja Martin.

The Lupus Research Alliance is the world’s leading private funder of lupus research.

In a new study, the OMRF compound OKN-007 is being combined with the current standard-of-care medication for glioblastoma.

Lymphedema is a disease characterized by dramatic and painful swelling in the limbs that often leads to infections.

We have now won the top prize two of the past three years.

Sydney Rutz is one in five billion.

The application deadline is Feb. 1.

Set yourself up for a healthy holiday season.

Adakveo significantly reduces pain crises in sickle cell patients.

OMRF has named Willard “Bill” Freeman and Jacquelyn Gorman to its scientific staff.

OMRF honors board member, reelects chair

OMRF VP of Clinical Affairs Judith James received a pair of distinguished honors at the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting.

The Nonagenarian Society was created by longtime OMRF board member H.E. “Gene” Rainbolt.

The donation continues the Eastern Star’s long history of generosity to OMRF, with gifts totaling $382,424.

Berkley is board certified in neurology and sees patients in OMRF’s Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence.

For the 13th consecutive year, OMRF hosted a Halloween event for more than 75 children from Positive Tomorrows.

The 12th annual event supports cancer research at OMRF.

Monsters may come and go in popularity, but vampires seem to stand the test of time.

A dangerous mosquito-borne virus making the news recently is EEE, or Eastern Equine Encephalitis. Should Oklahomans take precations?

This was OMRF’s eighth year to hold the benefit, which has raised $5.2 million since 2012.

If the flu season wrapping up in Australia is any indication, the U.S. may be in for a particularly bad one.

The PC school district hosted a series of fundraising events to generate $80,000 for research at OMRF.

Holly Van Remmen and Tim Griffin received VA funding to focus on a pair of diseases prevalent in aging veterans.

Registration for the event is $25. Deadline to register is Oct. 28.

As of Oct. 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed more than 800 instances of lung illness and 14 deaths nationwide.

OMRF has received the highest possible rating from Charity Navigator for the 17th time.

The 15th annual seminar will feature three speakers discussing the impact of artificial intelligence on estate planning.

The Association of Independent Research Institutes named OMRF Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tim Hassen as its new president.

The findings will help push clinicians closer to personalized medicine for lupus sufferers.

The new funding will support investigations into cellular mutations linked to rare skeletal diseases and vessel function.

OMRF's findings could lead to new strategies to combat age-related muscle loss.

The award-winning Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence at OMRF is one of the preeminent MS research and treatment centers in the world.

Scientists have long known lupus has a strong genetic component, but there also must be environmental triggers to activate the disease.

The National Institutes of Health awarded the grants, which will fund research on autoimmune diseases and human exposure to anthrax.

The Saxon program is designed to provide military academy students with an opportunity to work side-by-side with OMRF’s senior scientists.

Gov. Kevin Stitt today signed a bill that enhances requirements for health care providers who perform mammograms to notify patients about their test results.

In MS, immune cells attack the protective covering of nerves in the brain, causing vision problems, tremors, paralysis, painful spasms, imbalance and cognitive changes.

Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system becomes unbalanced and turns on the body instead of protecting it.

Members of the 64th Fleming Scholars class at OMRF are nearing the end of an exceptional eight weeks of research.

Alzheimer’s affects 5.8 million Americans, and one in three senior citizens dies with the disease or other forms of dementia.

In 1978, OMRF's Shannon Lucid was selected as part of the first class of female astronauts in NASA’s space shuttle program.

Common symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome include severe dry eyes and dry mouth, as well as fatigue, arthritis and memory problems.  

Mounting research suggests our quest to be clean might make children sicker, not healthier.

OMRF scientist Patrick Gaffney has received a five-year, $3.1 million grant to investigate the underlying mechanisms that lead to lupus onset.

OMRF scientists Tim Griffin and Albert Batushansky are pushing the bounds of a decades-old scientific method to study the origins of osteoarthritis.

Sarcoidosis patients and their families, as well as clinical professionals, are invited to attend.

OMRF has announced the promotion of four of its principal scientists.

Sunshine and the vitamin D it delivers play a key role in your health.

The discovery could lead to new therapeutic approaches to a wide range of illnesses, including asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis.

At Tuesday's spring board meeting, OMRF recognized 11 board members for their years of service and honored four scientists for scientific achievement.

Fifty Oklahoma teens have been selected as OMRF's 2019-20 class of Teen Leaders in Philanthropy.

Established in 2015, the Loyal Donors Society recognizes those who have made donations to OMRF for at least five straight years.

New research from OMRF is taking physicians closer to personalized treatment solutions for patients suffering from lupus.

The Mothers’ Clubs presented OMRF with a gift at their annual banquet in Oklahoma City.

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in adults in the U.S. Understandably, this has led to much concern about the future of arthritis treatment.

Scientists at OMRF have made new findings that could pave the way for the first drug to treat aortic stenosis.

Pediatricians are recommending a surprising way for parents to approach the peanut problem.

OMRF researcher Courtney Griffin received a seven-year grant to pursue novel research into blood vessel function and factors that lead to uncontrolled bleeding.

The funds were raised at Rainbolt's 90th birthday party, which included a private concert by country music legend Willie Nelson.

The American Association of Immunologists has named OMRF's Paul Kincade to its 2019 class of Distinguished Fellows.

The scholars were selected from a pool of 70 applicants from across the state.

The new Genes and Human Disease Research Program will broaden OMRF’s investigation into genetic mechanisms in various diseases.

OMRF says 'thank you' to Putnam City schools at Junior Scientist Days.

A four-year grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute will help OMRF researcher Courtney Montgomery and her team determine the roles of specific immune cells associated with sarcoidosis.

Age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, happens to all of us as we age and is a major cause of disability and loss of independence in the elderly.

Stillwater students raised $11,890.44 for cancer research at OMRF.

OMRF scientist Susannah Rankin received a four-year, $1.47 million award to study chromosomes.

Measles had virtually vanished from the United States. But thanks to the anti-vaccine movement, outbreaks have returned.

OMRF scientists need volunteers for the world's first lupus prevention study.

OMRF scientist Holly Van Remmen has been named president-elect of the Society for Redox Biology and Medicine.

A pair of heart researchers have been added to OMRF's scientific staff.

David Key had never heard of sarcoidosis—until the rare disease stole his health.

Glioblastoma is an aggressive form of brain cancer with no cure, but a new OMRF discovery offers hope.

OMRF's Courtney Griffin succeeds OCASCR’s founding scientific director, Paul Kincade, who is retiring.

More accurately called gastroenteritis, contagious stomach illness is most often caused by two viruses, rotavirus or norovirus.

Applications for OMRF's Teen Leaders in Philanthropy program are due March 15.

OMRF's Eliza Chakravarty says it’s small, positive decisions that ultimately lead to real lifestyle changes.

OMRF’s Pat Gaffney, a lifelong Catholic, says science and faith need not be at war.

OMRF scientist Bumsoo Ahn, Ph.D., has been awarded an Irene Diamond Fund/AFAR Postdoctoral Transition Award in Aging.

High school seniors, as well as college freshmen, sophomores and juniors, are eligible to apply.

Making OMRF "a place people want to call home.”

You’re doing fine, OMRF! After 75 years, the state’s namesake musical continues to benefit medical research.

An OMRF discovery could potentially open the door for the first drug option to treat age-related muscle weakness and atrophy.

OMRF scientists have found a link between gum disease and lupus, an autoimmune disease.

RSV is the leading cause of viral bronchiolitis and pneumonia worldwide, infecting more than 50 percent of children in their first year of life and nearly 100 percent by age 2.

Most of us blame our drowsiness on the delicious turkey at the center of the holiday smorgasbord. But is there any truth to this poultry’s nap-inducing reputation?

The Eastern Star has given $341,654 in gifts since it designated OMRF as its charitable beneficiary in 2002.

The federal grants will support the work of two OMRF scientists who are investigating different aspects of autoimmune disease: Judith James, M.D., Ph.D., and Joan Merrill, M.D.

Joan Merrill, M.D., is a recipient of the 2018 ACR Master designation, one of the highest honors members can receive.

In 1968, doctors told Greg Kindell that he had acute myeloid leukemia and he had just six weeks to live. Now he's been cancer-free for 50 years.

OMRF named Leigh Ann Albers, Tricia Everest, Ronnie Irani and Dr. Barry Pollard to its board of directors.

The trio of scientists assumed their new positions at the foundation Nov. 1, bringing the total number of OMRF senior scientists to 49.

For the 12th consecutive year, OMRF hosted a Halloween event for more than 70 trick-or-treaters from Positive Tomorrows.

Oblato, Inc., has acquired all rights from OMRF to OKN-007, an investigational drug for the treatment of a deadly form of brain cancer.

So, what exactly happens inside your body when things go bump in the night?

The project will focus on comparing certain immune cells in patients with Sjögren’s to those of healthy controls.

Seventh annual concert and golf tournament benefit research

Two grants will enable OMRF scientists to examine genes thought to play a role in lupus.

OMRF researchers have broken new ground in understanding how the lymphatic system works.

The 11th annual Putnam City Cancer Classic will take place on Nov. 3 at Wheeler Park on the Oklahoma River.

OMRF’s Sarcoidosis Unit, which launched in January, is the only one of its kind in the state.

Caused by a form of bacteria, Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through tick bites.

The most recent flu season was one of the worst in decades. What can we expect for the 2018-19 flu season?

Over the past 43 years, Putnam City students, teachers and families have raised more than $3.6 million to combat cancer.

A recent study found that people who stuck to low-carb diets or high-carb diets over a long period of time had shorter life expectancies.

As Mike Schuster nears the three-year anniversary of his diagnosis with glioblastoma, he’s already doubled the life expectancy for patients with the deadly cancer.

As the number of unvaccinated children continues to rise, so do the number of cases of preventable diseases.

The two-day event is scheduled for Sept. 18 in Oklahoma City and Sept. 19 in Tulsa.

Every year an estimated 7.9 million children are born with a serious birth defect of genetic or partially genetic origin.

The grant will provide Bob Axtell with $2.8 million to study NMO and investigate its similarities to other autoimmune diseases, particularly MS.

This is the 16th time OMRF has received a four-star designation from Charity Navigator.

Boning up: Don't let brittle bones impair your health

Do your knees ache? Your diet could be a culprit.

Get a head start on a great school year.

To try to get enough rest, many turn to sleep aids. But is that a safe solution?

The grants will support more than 50 research and clinical projects, purchase scientific equipment and fund recruitment.

On Friday, 13 Oklahoma high school and college students completed a summer of biomedical research at OMRF.

The grant will help OMRF recruit a pair of new scientists to its aging research program.

Don't let sickness creep onto your travel itinerary.

The award is part of the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) program.

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S., but it isn't just one disease.

OMRF scientist Gary Gorbsky, Ph.D., will use the funds to pursue general research projects related to cell division.

Two students from the Naval Academy and one from the Air Force Academy participated in the OMRF’s ninth annual Saxon program.

More than 50 million people in the U.S. suffer from at least one food allergy, and many can result in serious health problems and even death.

Men’s Health Month is a good time for men to focus on their wellbeing.

For Mary Long, the answer to her pain may, literally, be right around the corner.

New research from OMRF has pinpointed the cause of liver bleeding during acetaminophen overdose, as well as a possible treatment.

The 2018-19 Teen Leaders in Philanthropy class includes 50 teenagers from 25 high schools across the state.

As bad as the instant regret can be from a sunburn, the long-term effects pose the most substantial threat.

Alberola-Ila will investigate the role a type of white blood cell plays in mounting the body’s response against flu infection.

The CDC reports that the number of Americans infected by insect-borne illnesses has more than tripled since 2004.

Vaccinations are an important part of staying healthy for all adults.

OMRF officials brought more than 110 long-time donors together from across the state to celebrate their dedicated supporters at the annual Loyal Donor Society reception.

While we celebrate mothers this weekend, scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are working constantly to protect them.

For more than a decade, doctors could not pinpoint Xander's symptoms. Then DNA sequencing helped researchers save his life.

Thanks to the development of a new vaccine, you may be able to completely avoid shingles for good.

Here are a few tips from aging experts for making your golden years truly golden.

For the 62nd straight year, the Mothers's Clubs have donated to fund research at OMRF.

Oklahoma City and Tulsa again placed among the worst cities in America for springtime allergies.

The goal of the new white paper is to create a dramatic shift in how lupus clinical trials are conducted so effective treatments can stand a chance to succeed.

Cowboys from across the country will saddle up to fight cancer on May 6 in Kingfisher.

New findings provide a better understanding of how cells replicate, and it could help outline how and why this process goes wrong in cancer.

At its annual honors and awards ceremony on Thursday, OMRF presented Christy Everest with its Board of Directors Distinguished Service Award.

OMRF has selected 13 Oklahoma high school and college students as Sir Alexander Fleming Scholars for 2018.

New data and studies increasingly point to the dangers of e-cigs.

The findings could potentially lead to new drugs to help weight loss or combat obesity and associated metabolic disorders.

Since naming OMRF as its charitable beneficiary in 2011, Stillwater High School has raised nearly $50,000 for cancer research.

A new strain of flu is making a push in the U.S.

The most common method of screening for colon cancer is a colonoscopy. However, certain cancer-causing polyps can be easily missed during an examination.

While cardio work is vital, it’s also important for women to add weight training to their fitness routines.

OMRF researchers found that, in laboratory mice, a particular white blood cell seems to play a key role in MS.

More than 30 students from Putnam City Schools spent time in labs OMRF this week.

Four-leaf clovers are said to represent good luck. They also represent something else: genetic mutation.

The findings could lead to new treatments to limit the damaging cardiac effects of diabetes.

Dopamine is a chemical responsible for voluntary movement and the perception of rewards in the brain.

OMRF scientist Scott Plafker has received a four-year grant from the NIH to study whether a natural compound can help prevent a common eye disease.

If you’re forced to choose between sleep or exercise for your health, should you hit the gym or the pillow?

OMRF has entered a license agreement with Shanghai RAAS Blood Products for development of novel hemophilia treatment.

Heart disease claims 800,000 Americans each year, and it’s also the leading killer in Oklahoma. What can you do?

OMRF scientist Rizwan Qaisar has been awarded an Irene Diamond Fund/AFAR Postdoctoral Transition Award in Aging.

OMRF scientist Jonathan Wren has developed a computer program to sniff out a wide range of mistakes that commonly appear in scientific studies.

This year’s flu outbreak is shaping up to be the worst in a decade. Why does it vary so much season to season?

The “sunshine vitamin" is essential for strengthening bones, proper cell growth and bolstering the immune system.

The program offers high school students an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the nonprofit sector.

Studies suggest if you find yourself sleeping less than five or six hours per night, you could be up to four times more likely to catch a cold.

The one-time grant will help OMRF scientist Jian Li, Ph.D., with start-up costs for his new lab.

This award is tailored to support scientists and doctors early in their careers studying and treating sarcoidosis.

The deadline for the annual summer program is Feb.1.

Want to lose weight and get in better shape in 2018? Start with resistance training.

The grant will help two new scientists establish labs at OMRF.

Cancer often returns after successful therapy, but why?

We have a few ideas to help you with stocking-stuffers for the health or fitness junkie in your life.

The SMILE trial will seek to identify individuals at high risk for developing lupus and treat them before they ever transition into the disease.

OMRF takes No. 1 spot in The Oklahoman's annual Top Workplaces list.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of disability in the U.S., but you might find an ally against it in the produce section.

Progentec Diagnostics, Inc. has completed first round financing of $1.25 million.

While there is always a potential danger of contracting the flu, several measures can help protect you and your loved ones.

The deadline for the eight-week summer program is Feb. 1.

Americans gain 1-2 pounds on average during the holiday season.

The new clinic is the first of its kind in the state and the only one in the region.

The two-day event is scheduled for Nov. 30 in Oklahoma City and Dec. 1 in Tulsa.

An OMRF scientist has received a grant to investigate a potential link between Alzheimer’s and age-related muscle loss.

Tuesday marked the 11th consecutive year the nonprofits have teamed up to bring smiles to the children’s faces.

Cost for the fun run is $15 per person, and the 5K is $30.

Like many fictional characters, the mad scientist figure has its basis in real life.

Why is Oklahoma so bad for allergies compared to other states?

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of disability in the U.S., affecting nearly 31 million Americans.

The Eastern Star has now donated a total of $331,058 to OMRF research since 2002.

OMRF researcher Susannah Rankin has new information on how chromosomes organize themselves in cells.

The center offers researchers the ability to raise and study mice in an environment free of germs and microbes.

Antibiotic resistance occurs when a bacteria, fungi, or parasite is no longer curable by medicines previously able to treat them.

Morris Reichlin helped build OMRF into one of the world’s leading centers for lupus research and treatment.

PC Schools made a significant donation to cancer research for the 42nd consecutive year.

On Sunday, the AHA hosted a special STEM education program at OMRF.

Charity Navigator gave OMRF a four-star rating for the 15th time.

Proceeds from the events will support medical research projects at the Oklahoma City nonprofit.

The National Eye Institute will provide Bob Axtell with $2.8 million to study NMO.

OMRF researchers found mutations in PDGF receptor beta can trigger two rare diseases.

OMRF's Clinical Genomics Center will now be able to offer services to clinicians.

OMRF researchers discovered a protein critical to ensuring mitosis functions properly.

Keep your teen happy, healthy and productive this school year.

OMRF's Christopher Hoover became just the second Oklahoman in 30 years to earn a prestigious Kirschstein service award.

Epigenetics works like a watermark on top of your genes.

If you're not careful, you might end up adding inches to your waistline instead of your biceps.

The grants cover a range of areas, including colitis and colon cancer, sepsis, genomic tools, and outreach strategies for clinical trials.

Sjögren's syndrome may affect as many as 4 million Americans.

Eight weeks of research just wrapped up for 14 gifted young scientists.

New findings could help scientists develop treatments for the condition known as ITP.

This collaboration is part of GSK’s “Discovery Partnerships with Academia” (DPAc) efforts.

These findings will help scientists understand how to better diagnose and treat the disease.

Lupu's findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Since 1985, PHF has awarded grants totaling more than $160 million.

The Scheinberg Award recognizes research excellence in the field of neurorehabiliation in MS.

Have you ever wondered how pills do their job inside the body?

The Saxon program provides military academy students with an opportunity to work alongside OMRF senior scientists.

The National Institutes of Health grants total nearly $2.1 million.

QBioMed has the global exclusive rights to develop and market a novel chemotherapeutic drug to treat liver cancer.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the U.S., killing one in every four males.

The foundation hopes to recruit up to 2,000 healthy individuals.

Jones has served the ACS for many years, both as a grant reviewer and speaker on the society’s behalf.

The 2017 class includes 50 teens from across the state.

The gene, NCF1, was known by researchers, but it had not previously been linked to lupus

Health advancements made at OMRF could translate to better health for your pets.

The new finding was published in the scientific journal eLife.

OBI’s new software system, Bio-Linked, will be used to match willing blood donors with researchers at OMRF to build a volunteer group for StopRA.

The Mothers’ Clubs made their first donation to OMRF in 1955.

Earlier this month, trustee C.B. Graft visited OMRF to present a check for $105,000.

Is gluten really a dietary villain?

The annual event is scheduled for May 7.

Oklahoma is already tough on those with allergies, but a warm winter adds to the suffering.

OMRF hosted its semiannual meeting on Thursday.

New research will help physicians better identify blood relatives of lupus patients at risk for developing the disease.

Visiting attendees represented some of the top names in in the industry.

OMRF is putting five medical myths to rest.

OMRF has selected 13 area high school and college students as Fleming Scholars.

OMRF produced, published and distributed the annual report in 2016.

MS patients attend workshop at OMRF

OMRF has received a five-year, $1.7 million grant to look at how DNA replicates itself.

So what does it mean to be Irish?

OMRF opened its doors for 17 elementary-school scientists on Tuesday.

Osteoarthritis, or OA, is the most common form of disability in the U.S.

Abnormal numbers of chromosomes—known as aneuploidy—are a common cause of genetic disorders and birth defects.

OMRF's Holly Van Remmen is well served by her inquisitiveness.

A husband-wife team at OMRF studies how diabetes affects the heart.

Early on the infections share many overlapping symptoms.

The award is for continued research into the origins of Sjögren’s syndrome.

OMRF and three other institutions are jointly studying age-related muscle loss.

Group sessions will begin in September and continue through the school year.

A trio of new principal scientists have joined OMRF.

OMRF has received a $200,000 grant to grow its cancer research programs.

Masonic representatives attended a luncheon and ceremony at the foundation.

The final day for applications is Feb. 1.

OMRF's Courtney Griffin is studying a form of cell death called necroptosis.

While many Americans make resolutions, fewer than one in 10 achieve their goals.

Fish, frogs and worms have become key players in the fight against disease.

OMRF has received $646,000 to study the genetic origins of NMO.

OMRF’s biorepository is one of fewer than 50 such facilities to receive this distinction.

The holidays can be unhealthy, but they don't have to be.

The semiannual board meeting was held on Wednesday.

More than 1,000 runners and walkers turned out at Wheeler Park on Nov. 5.

Rodger McEver and Lijun Xia will be taking on new positions in early 2017.

James has served NIAMS in several capacities over the years.

Bell joined OMRF’s Board of Directors in 1988.

The featured speaker at both events will be Pamela Jones Davidson, J.D.

The findings could lead to new ways to treat patients following a heart attack.

More than 70 kids filled OMRF's halls with laughter and fun for Halloween.

The project is focused on lupus, which affects up to 1.5 million Americans.

Is there a medical basis to the vampire myth?

For the past 41 years, the PC Schools have partnered with OMRF to fight cancer.

Proceeds from 241 will go to support disease research.

Adding fruits and veggies to your plate can help reduce excess calories.

Olson is looking at why people form scar tissue instead of regenerating.

Want to be a 2017 Fleming Scholar? Apply now.

Millions drink coffee daily, but what are the health effects?

Stillwater High School has donated more than $42,000 since 2011.

In all, PC schools have raised more than $3.4 million for OMRF.

OMRF was one of 24 Oklahoma charities to receive the highest designation.

While mechanisms of viruses are complex, the reasons behind their spread aren't.

Study's goal to find new ways to prevent this painful, crippling disease

The event brought in physicians, scientists and industry reps from 18 countries.

If you've had chickenpox, the shingles virus is already in your body.

Joan Merrill was given a prestigious honor in Washington, D.C.

Chip Morgan was honored by AIRI its annual meeting in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Research shows the joint concerns with running might be no more than a myth.

OMRF welcomed more than 40 donors, board members and advisors to the event.

The four-day research conference is from Sept. 19 to 22 in Oklahoma City.

Since 1946, OMRF has grown into an internationally recognized research institute.

OMRF has received a 5-year NIH grant to continue heart and blood research.

The grant is to study the interplay between two specific cell types that drive MS.

An overactive fight-or-flight response creates too much stress on the heart.

The role of the new cell is to protect the body from parasitic infection.

For 13 local students, Friday marked the end of 8 weeks of research at OMRF.

Muskogee's John Saxon, M.D., established the program in 2009.

The new findings were published in the journal Genes & Development.

For nearly 20 percent of MS patients, vision loss is the first symptom.

More than 120 people came from across the country to celebrate the program.

Don't let supplements take the place of real food in your diet

Findings may point researchers to the origins of this autoimmune disease

Sathish Srinivasan was awarded $1.77 million to investigate valve development.

OMRF's Holly Van Remmen has received the prestigious Denham Harman Award.

Your body could be working against you after dieting.

Gender bias of diseases like lupus and Sjögren's could be linked X chromosomes.

OMRF welcomes 13 of the top science students from the state.

Gastroenterology and Mucosal Immunology published the findings.

The relationship between OMRF and the OAMC has stood the test of time.

Awards "a testament to the quality of research in Oklahoma"

Enzyme thought harmless may be more dangerous than first believed

OMRF has selected 53 teens for its fourth class.

Cowboys from across the country will saddle up for research on May 1.

Enid-area supporters were honored by the foundation on Thursday.

An enzyme called PP1 tells the cells it’s the right time to divide.

We know the culprits of springtime allergies, but what's the root cause?

OMRF hosted its annual spring board meeting on Wednesday.

The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits presented OMRF with the honor in Tulsa.

The 2016 AIRI summit drew 65 IT professionals from across the U.S.

OMRF President Stephen Prescott received a prestigious honor.

Nineteen budding young scientists visited OMRF for a one-of-a-kind experience.

These new findings could play a key role in tailoring individual lupus treatments.

Twelve students from across the state have been selected for the 61st class.

Osteoarthritis affects roughly 27 million people in the United States.

OMRF's Multiple Sclerosis Center turns five years old on March 15.

The LFA has announced OMRF's Merrill as its Chief Advisor for Clinical Development.

Scientists have discovered subtle biological signs in the development of MS.

Before you tackle a marathon, do one thing first: learn your family’s heart history.

OMRF honored donors with giving records of 15, 20, 25 and 30 years in Tulsa.

Sam McNeal, Ph.D., and Michael Sweeney have joined the Technology Ventures staff.

The study looked at genetic samples of nearly 8,000 Koreans.

Agreement will expand clinical trials of glioblastoma drug

Brain scans of people who are in love look similar to scans of drug addicts.

Awards will go to nonprofits in eight categories in April

How can you best protect yourself from the Zika virus?

The findings were published in the Jan. 25 issue of Nature Genetics.

Ever wonder what the differences are between pain relievers? Take a look.

The deadline to apply for this year's class is March 1.

OMRF scientist receives $2.14 million to investigate biological origins of Sjögren’s.

More than 500 students have participated in the program since 1956.

New program will focus on genetic and epigenetic studies of disease.

Mild side effects from flu shots have resulted in long-held misconceptions.

The findings were published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry.

OMRF received a donation for breast cancer research thanks to a district-wide effort in Stillwater.

Looking for something special for that whiz kid on your holiday list?

There is currently no cure for lymphedema but new research might help manage it.

OMRF researchers have identified new arthritis culprits.

Contrast MRI may lead to better diagnosis for bladder pain syndrome

More than 850 participants raised nearly $12,000 at this year's event.

Spread out your feast into courses to avoid overeating.

Appointment brings total number of board members to 73.

The VFW Auxiliary continues its loyal support of OMRF.

OMRF hosted its inaugural reception to honor long-term donors.

Prolonged sitting is a contributor to diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

More than 1,000 people are expected to participate in the event at Wheeler Park.

Trick-or-treaters descend on OMRF for ninth consecutive year.

Your own body is a factory of weird.

The Eastern Star made OMRF its sole charitable beneficiary in 2002.

Goal: to deliver new and better treatment options to patients

OMRF is putting on estate-planning seminars for the 11th consecutive year.

Are you ready for a summer full of science?

OMRF, OU and VA collaborate to combat diseases associated with aging.

Research indicates if you grab a diet drink, you're more likely to reach for candy, too.

The first project will focus on a new way to predict disease flares in lupus.

The additional funding will aid in better understanding the roots of sarcoidosis.

With experiments and pizza, a good time was had by all at Science Night.

Research shows 7-8 hours of sleep can help you mount a better defense.

Putnam City Schools raise $103,000 for cancer research at OMRF.

OMRF's Ken Miller is using a simple worm to solve complex questions.

Turns out this old adage is just another medical myth.

OMRF honored as ethical and responsible charity by Charity Navigator.

Essie Roark left a check for more than $540,000 to fund research at OMRF.

OMRF scientist's discovery could help prevent white blood cell-induced injury.

Vaccines have gotten a bad rap lately, but don't get swept up in the celebrity craze.

The state chapter has donated nearly $26,000 to OMRF since 1978.

OMRF received $1.8 million to look into the critical role of a particular protein.

Evidence shows TBI could worsen effects of Lou Gehrig's Disease.

For these 12, program offered far more than the average summer job.

OMRF received a grant for breakthrough research studying fruit fly hearts.

Muskogee physician keeps father's memory alive with scholar program.

We all know sunburns hurt, but what are the longterm effects of sun exposure?

Scientists are developing at new ways to specifically target tumors.

Fundraiser targets Oklahoma's number one killer of men and women

Grab a drink, find some shade and pace yourself to avoid heat-related issues.

OMRF scientist receives grant for promising Sjögren’s research.

An Oklahoma family's generosity has helped fund cancer, heart studies.

Mosquitoes can transmit up to 1 million viruses in a single bite.

Research team's new findings recently published in Nature Communications.

Researcher on week-long, border-to-border ride across the Sooner State.

A dozen Oklahoma students will get a close-up look at OMRF research

OMRF's Lorin Olson has pinpointed a cell that starts scarring in fatty tissue.

Osteoarthritis affects more than 25 million Americans.

Scott and Kendra Plafker are still achieving firsts after 17 years of marriage.

OMRF has chosen 46 students from area high schools as its newest class of teen leaders.

Brad Pazoureck will climb the tallest building in the U.S. on May 17.

OMRF researchers another step in translational medicine.

Oklahoma Mothers' Clubs have donated to OMRF for 59 straight years.

Bulldoggers from all over the Western Hemisphere to converge for cancer benefit.

Three researchers recognized for outstanding scientific achievements

Lab focuses on the study of genetics in autoimmune diseases

Networking, lab tours highlight first OMRF BioVenture Forum

Fornetti's hard work has led to success on the basketball court and in the lab.

Will Rogers Elementary celebrates successful jog-a-thon for cancer research.

OMRF welcomed 18 elementary students for a day of hands-on science.

OKC, Tulsa rank among nation's worst for spring allergies.

Fun and games all for a good cause on April 4.

Scientists are using the zebrafish to tackle mankind's biggest diseases.

OMRF continues annual tradition with renowned program.

Researcher reveals innovative approach for diagnosing interstitial cystitis.

OMRF scientist Hong Chen recognized for research accomplishments.

Can chocolate be good for you? We have some good news.

In 2013, OMRF was named as a host institution for Poland’s competitive Visiting Research Graduate Traineeship Program.

Teen program builds leadership, networking and fundraising skills

Get the shot--or not? Learn more about this year's flu outbreak here.

Studies yield new clues related to blood vessel function and inflammation.

Think it's cold outside? OMRF's biorepository might make you think again.